A block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide used as a surfactant.
What it is
Poloxamer 188 is a synthetic block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, with a central polypropylene glycol block flanked by polyethylene glycol chains. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying and cleansing surfactant.
Where it is used
Found in cleansers, micellar waters, toothpastes, mouthwashes and gels.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The number in the name encodes the approximate size of the propylene oxide block and the share of ethylene oxide, not a concentration.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (13)
- Vamp! Stylo Liner · Pupa Milano
- Skynny Liner · Pupa Milano
- Lirene SENSITIVE SKIN Soothing micellar gel 145ml · Lirene
- Lirene Smoothing micellar water with magnolia extract 400 ml · Lirene
- Lirene Soothing micellar solution with aloe 400 ml · Lirene
- Pharmaceris A ŁAGODZĄCA PIANKA MYJĄCA do twarzy i okolic oczu PURI-SENSILIUM 150 ml · Pharmaceris
- Pharmaceris N PŁYN MICELARNY do oczyszczania i demakijażu twarzy i oczu PURI-MICELLAR 200 ml · Pharmaceris
- Eyeliner Statement Lining 010 Brown · trend !t up
- Neutrogena Soothing Clear Micellar Makyaj Temizleme Jeli 200 ml · Neutrogena
- LACALUT aktiv · Lacalut
- Hydro Boost Gentle Cleansing Lotion · Neutrogena
- Ceramol C 311 olio detergente viso-corpo · Unifarmaco Spa